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Powerlifting For Dummies

Kev
November 07, 2020

Powerlifting For Dummies

Kev

November 07, 2020
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  1. Disclaimer POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES Kevin Tusiime is not a doctor

    or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Tusiime will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this presentation including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
  2. Breaking myths POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES Weightlifting has one of the

    lowest injury rates among any sport You will not become disgustingly muscular (it takes steroids and an unimaginable amount of work to look like that)
  3. 1-4 rep range, Maximal Load (Sets NOT taken to failure)

    Extremely long rest periods Focus on three excercises: Squats, Deadlift, Benchpress
  4. 4-8 rep range (Sets taken close to failure) Moderate rest

    periods "Supplementary" exercises + the main 3
  5. Our Priorities POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES "Train with good form, mostly

    6-12 rep range, mostly compound movements, be consistent, train hard(progressively overload), have fun, eat enough protein, calorie surplus to gain size faster, calorie deficit to lose fat"~ Jeff Nippard
  6. Compound Movements: Squat • Deadlift • Bench Press Compound movements

    provide the most bang for your buck. POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES
  7. Accessories POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES Incline Pec Deck Fly Dip (weighted)

    Overhead Triceps Extensions Triceps Pushdowns Narrow-Grip Bench press Bicep curl Preacher Curl Chest: Triceps: Biceps: Side bridge Leg raise Toe raise Leg extension Leg Curls Walking lunges Rows pull up (weighted) Abs: Calf: Legs: Back:
  8. Warm up POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES A good warm up is

    NECESSARY to prevent injury. Technique guideline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E81GN- 3A8XM
  9. Progressive Overload POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES Always challenge yourself to lift

    heavier with each passing week/month. That's the only way you'll progress.
  10. Recovery POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES Recovering from a tough workout is

    just as important as the workout itself. Going to the gym every other day, and getting sufficient sleep are highly recommended.
  11. Nutrition POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES Lots and Lots of protein. A

    rule of thumb is 1g /lb of bodyweight. Carbohydrate: 2g/lb of of bodyweight Fat: Also necessary! You'll have to play around with your calories to lose/ gain weight.
  12. Implement a cardio intensive routine that's easy on the joints

    like swimming/ cycling. Cardio generally kills strength gains so don't overdo it. POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES Cardio
  13. POWERBUILDING FOR DUMMIES 06 Don't forget to exercise today! Fall

    in love with taking care of yourself and your body.